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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Pantelleria Wines

Pantelleria Wines

Musumeci, Bernardo

Paperback

Series: Wines of the World: Italy

Liquor

ISBN13: 9798189409523
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 27 2026
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pantelleria, the Black Pearl of the Mediterranean, is a volcanic island known for its heroic viticulture. Highlights include the Passito di Pantelleria DOCG, a complex dessert wine, and the Zibibbo Secco DOC, both made with the Zibibbo grape variety (Muscatel of Alexandria).

The extreme terroir, with volcanic soil and intense winds, demands the ancestral technique of Alberello Pantesco (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity), which uses shallow pits (conche) and dry stone walls (muretti a secco).

With Phoenician and Arab influences, the island perfected the art of passification (sun-drying), concentrating sugars and acidity. The amber-colored Passito offers aromas of apricot, fig, and saline minerality. The book explores this nectar extracted from stone and sun, its history, pairings, wine tourism, and sustainability challenges on the island. Essential for those seeking a connection between tradition and oenological excellence.

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